Warmachine

Hello all. I recently purchased a used (obviously) '01 Civic LX. It has intermittent issues with shifting out of park. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Below is more details to what is going on.


Vehicle: 2001 Civic LX Automatic

Problem: Intermittently can not shift out of park

Other Information: Brake lights come on. Most times I can shift out of park without problem. I can hold the brake down and repeatedly press the button on the shifter and it will eventually free up and I will be able to shift out of park. Using my spare key I can manually release it through the hole next to park.


Thank you!

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

when you press the brake, do you hear a click sound next to the shifter? there is a safety switch that locks the shifter if your foot is not on the brake. if switch is broken or intermittent problem, it can cause this to happen. you can take the console apart and leave the trim off so next time it happens you can see if the mechanism is moving. more than likely its that. if you are not hearing a click, then the shifter will be stuck in park. since you are able to release it using the key in the shifter, i doubt its a mechanical problem with the shifter itself.

Warmachine

Thanks. The dealer also mentioned the shift interlock switch and solenoid. But like always they don't know without looking at it. I would prefer to purchase the part myself and replace it. Up until this point I have always had a manual transmission and never had these problems.

Warmachine

OK, I just went down to the parking garage and tried it a few times. When it doesn't work, the brake lights still come on and I can still hear a clicking sound in the dash. Perhaps the shift-solenoid switch? I don't ever have issues starting so I don't think it would be the neutral safety switch.

Kennykid2002

iTrader: (1)

You're not supposed to hear it in the dash, more like your shift **** area

Warmachine

I am still at work so I couldn't take the cover off yet. It sounded like the dash but I am certain it is the solenoid because it clicked every time I pulled up on the shift button.

lazlong

Sorry about the fuzzy pics, phone cam:

Warmachine

Is that a dealer manual? my alldata account shows identical images and the words are word for word. Thanks for that though, I was going to test those this weekend.

lazlong

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

i mustve got the first edition lol. mine says 01-04 civic

lazlong

I've had to tape the cover back on 3 times. lol

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

helms manual, pricey, but worth every penny.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage...q=helms+manual
or the good old haynes
http://www.haynes.com/
most of the cases we don't ask what is in the manual, we have it
I have both so i don't need to take the helms to get greasy for easier jobs.
Also have similar for my other car. worth every penny

max.andre82

Hey Warmachine, what up i have the SAME exact issue. Brake lights comes on, i hear the clicks, the fuses are fine.

so what was your end result if i may ask.

Thanks

Jaycob Vasquez

did you ever figure this issue out? I’m having the same problem. 2003 Honda Civic gets stuck in park. If I turn the car off and on once it gets stuck it is completely fine. I’m not sure if it s the neutral safety switch or the shift interlock switch and solenoid.

Colin42

Original thread is 10 years old my guess would the interlock solenoid. Maybe the park contacts are getting worn out. Have you tried pushing the shifter farther into park?

alexp

My Fix 2010 Civic AT
A Bad 15amp fuse for HORN LT. Symptoms: AT Stuck in Park, No horn now brake lights.

esmanuel

Ok, for those who are suffering due to shift stuck in park I recommend to check TPS function livedata sweep check
TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)